Exploring Ancestral Diets: A Conversation with Dr. Bill Schindler, Author of Eat Like a Human

In this episode, Dr. Bill Schindler discusses the impact of modern diets on health and the importance of ancestral dietary practices. He shares the journey of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, a restaurant dedicated to using ancestral approaches to make nutritious and sustainable food accessible, and his family's personal evolution in food preparation and consumption. Dr. Schindler also highlights the significance of seasonal eating, shares fascinating stories from his global travels to learn traditional food practices, and provides practical advice for people looking to improve their health and relationship with food. He emphasizes the necessity of flexibility in diets, understanding cultural and emotional connections to food, and making small, manageable shifts towards more nourishing eating habits.

00:00 The Best Diet Myth

00:27 Seasonal Eating Made Easy

04:34 Introducing Dr. Bill Schindler

07:19 Understanding Ancestral Foods

17:52 The Impact of Technological Revolutions on Diet

18:37 The Cold Chain Revolution

26:02 Personal Journey and Aha Moments

43:31 The Birth of the Sourdough Bread Company

49:11 The Reluctant Restaurant Owners

50:25 Struggles of Homemade Nourishment

52:26 Community and Outreach

53:52 The Food Lab and Educational Programs

55:31 Documenting Indigenous Food Practices

57:56 Traditional Cheese Making in Norway

01:01:34 Exploring Manioc Processing in the Amazon

01:04:38 Adventures in Kenya: The Ash Yogurt Story

01:14:35 Embracing Slow Living and Health Tracking

01:17:52 The Philosophy of Good Dirt

01:19:15 Advice for the Average Family

01:26:33 Celebrating Birthdays with Healthy Desserts

01:30:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources:

Bill Schindler's Website modernstoneage.com

Eat Like a Human: Nourishing Foods and Ancient Ways of Cooking to Revolutionize Your Health by Dr. Bill Schindler

Fire the Spark that Ignited Human Evolution by Francis D Burton

Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond

The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race by Jared Diamond

The Pulse Cure by Dr. Torkil Faero

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